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title: "Provision of Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d2591971-d5c9-4e40-9400-d382265712f1"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2018-07-17"
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# Provision of Printing Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2591971-d5c9-4e40-9400-d382265712f1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently conducting a tender for the "Provision of Printing Services," with an estimated value between £2 million and £5 million. The procurement process is classified within the services industry, specifically focused on printing services, and is at the Tender stage. The deadline for submission is set for 31 August 2018, while the contract will commence on 1 September 2018, lasting until 31 August 2020. This selective procurement process follows a restricted procedure due to the value threshold and encompasses various lots, including premium large printers and display services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in printing services, including those capable of delivering premium and general printing solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to participate, given their eligibility in the tender. Companies with the capacity for wide format signage and in-country printing services, especially in Dubai and China, would stand to benefit greatly from this framework agreement, allowing them to establish or expand their client relationships within the higher education sector.

## Notice

Provision of Printing Services to the University of Birmingham Lot 1 - Premium Large Printers Lot 2 - General Mid-range Printers Lot 3 - Display and Exhibition services (Wide format signage) Lot 4 - Dubai (in-country) Printing Lot 5 - China (in-country) Printing Additional information: Project Values are based on the project being a framework agreement on a call off basis so the values are indicative. Information on the project can be found at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b130c1-162f-4fdc-98f1-977a34f0b795 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | EDGBASTON |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 17 Jul 2018 at 08:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b130c1-162f-4fdc-98f1-977a34f0b795
- 4 Jun 2018 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b130c1-162f-4fdc-98f1-977a34f0b795

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29b130c1-162f-4fdc-98f1-977a34f0b795
  17th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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